A great empire and little minds go ill together.
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The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.
Interpretation
What this quote means
With great power comes great responsibility and potential for misuse.
This quote by Edmund Burke suggests that the more power an individual or group possesses, the higher the risk of that power being misused or abused. It emphasizes the importance of accountability and the moral responsibility that comes with authority, highlighting that those in power must be cautious of their decisions and their impact on others.
Themes
PowerAbuseResponsibilityDangerAuthority
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about ethical leadership, one might say, 'As Edmund Burke wisely noted, the greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.'
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